BUMPER DRAW ALMOST COMPLETED

BLACKK STONE ENTERTAINMENT’S BUMPER DRAW is almost completed except 4 days shoot.
The film is being produced by IRSHAD KHAN & Written & Directed by – RASHID S. KHAN  stars RAJPAL YADAV,  OMKARNATH MANIKPURI ( NATHA PEEPLI live faAME) ,SITARAM PANCHAL,ZAKIR HUSSAIN,SEEMA AZMI,RUSAHAD RANA,NARENDRA BEDI AND BOMI DOTIWALA.
 It has Music by HANIF SHAIKH, Lyrics bY IRSHAD KHAN, D.O.P by KANNAN SAMAYAN, Sound by GUFRAAN KHAN, Art Dir. by NITESH KUMAR, Action by PARVEZ FAZAL KHAN & Publicity and Promotion By Puneet Khare.

ANNU KAPOOR IS BECOMING DILLIWALA AGAIN!

Now before you frown and make opinions, here’s the catch! Actor Annu Kapoor is acting in Director Shoojit Sircar’s next movie Vicky Donor. And in the movie he plays the role of a happy-go-lucky bachelor from Delhi, Dr Chaddha. Has the cloud cleared now? Vicky is under constant consultancy of Dr Chaddha who advices him to donate what he is reluctant of. “A 52 years young bachelor, Dr Chaddha is a very interesting character, a complete Dilliwala and a character that I haven’t played before for sure who is very particular about his things,” shares Annu Kapoor.

After 7 Khoon Maaf, where he has played the role of Inspector Keemat Lal, Kapoor will now be seen playing the role of a doctor who has a clinic in Dariyaganj, Delhi. The turf and language of Delhi is not new to Kapoor. Being the National School of Drama alumnus, Kapoor is quite at ease playing the role of a Dilliwala. “I was in Delhi in the mid-70s studying at NSD. It was a different time all together. For one, there were no flyovers and now when I see Delhi, it has changed quite a bit and for better I see. After more than 3 decades it feels good being in Delhi again when we are shooting with the whole cast and crew of ‘Vicky Donor’ here,” he says.

About being a part of a movie with Shoojit Sircar and the script of the movie, Kapoor feels, “Shoojit is a filmmaker with a vision. And that’s what we need for Indian cinema today. As far as the script of this movie is concerned, I think Indian audience is ready for a movie like this. It is the right time and I am sure when the audiences see this movie, they will enjoy it completely,” he says. Film is being shot in Delhi at present.

EON PRODUCTIONS, METRO-GOLDWYN-MAYER STUDIOS AND SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT

Producers Michael G. Wilson and Barbara Broccoli today presented the cast of the 23^rd James Bond adventure, entitled SKYFALL. The film, from Albert R. Broccoli’s Eon Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, and Sony Pictures Entertainment, is directed by Academy Award® winner Sam Mendes and stars Daniel Craig, who returns for his third film as James Bond 007. The screenplay is written by Neal Purvis & Robert Wade and John Logan. SKYFALL, which goes into production on Monday, November 7^th, will begin its worldwide roll-out in the UK and Ireland on October 26^th 2012 and in North America on November 9^th 2012.
Joining Michael G. Wilson, Barbara Broccoli and Director Sam Mendes were members of the cast of SKYFALL, including: Daniel Craig, Javier Bardem, Dame Judi Dench, Naomie Harris and Bérénice Marlohe. The filmmakers also announced Ralph Fiennes, Albert Finney and Ben Whishaw. 
In SKYFALL, Bond’s loyalty to M is tested as her past comes back to haunt her. As MI6 comes under attack, 007 must track down and destroy the threat, no matter how personal the cost.
“We’re so delighted to have Sam Mendes direct SKYFALL and be working once again with Daniel Craig. We've a great script, an extraordinary cast and an incredibly talented creative team for this latest James Bond adventure,” said Wilson and Broccoli. 
The Director of Photography is Roger Deakins, a nine-time Oscar® nominee who previously shot the films Jarhead and Revolutionary Road for Mendes. The Production Designer is Oscar® winner Dennis Gassner, who previously designed Quantum of Solace and collaborated with Mendes on the films Road to Perdition and Jarhead. The Editor is Stuart Baird, A.C.E., whose many credits include Casino Royale. Jany Temime, whose many credits include the Harry Potter series, In Bruges, and Children of Men, is the Costume Designer. Action specialist Alexander Witt is the 2^nd Unit Director. Gary Powell is Stunt Co-ordinator, Chris Corbould is SFX Supervisor and Steve Begg is Visual Effects Supervisor, all of whom have worked on previous Bond films. 
007 fans can learn more about SKYFALL at the James Bond franchise Facebook page at www.facebook.com/JamesBond007.  
EDITORS NOTE: A title treatment for SKYFALL is available and may be downloaded at www.sonypicturespublicity.com. 
About Albert R. Broccoli’s Eon Productions
EON Productions Limited and Danjaq LLC are wholly owned and controlled by the Broccoli/Wilson family. Danjaq is the US based company that co-owns, with MGM, the copyright in the existing James Bond films and controls the right to produce future James Bond films as well as all worldwide merchandising. EON Productions, an affiliate of Danjaq, is the UK based production company which makes the James Bond films. The 007 franchise is the longest running in film history with twenty-two films produced since 1962. Michael G Wilson and Barbara Broccoli took over the franchise from Albert R ‘Cubby’ Broccoli in 1995 and have produced some of the most successful Bond films ever including CASINO ROYALE and QUANTUM OF SOLACE.
About Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc.
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. is actively engaged in the worldwide production and distribution of motion pictures, television programming, home video, interactive media, music, and licensed merchandise. The company owns the world’s largest library of modern films, comprising around 4,100 titles. Operating units include Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures Inc., United Artists Films Inc., MGM Television Entertainment Inc., MGM Networks Inc., MGM Distribution Co., MGM International Television Distribution Inc., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Home Entertainment LLC, MGM ON STAGE, MGM Music, MGM Consumer Products and MGM Interactive. In addition, MGM has ownership interests in domestic and international TV channels reaching over 130 countries. For more information, visit www.mgm.com.
About Sony Pictures Entertainment

Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) is a subsidiary of Sony Corporation of America, a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation. SPE’s global operations encompass motion picture production, acquisition and distribution; television production, acquisition and distribution; home entertainment acquisition and distribution; worldwide television networks; digital content creation and distribution; operation of studio facilities; development of new entertainment products, services and technologies; and distribution of entertainment in more than 142 countries. Sony Pictures Entertainment can be found on the World Wide Web at http://www.sonypictures.com.

'Ra.One' - The economics

Let me re-phrase the dialogue from READY. Zindagi mein 3 names ko kabhi under-estimate mat karna: Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and Shah Rukh Khan. It started with GHAJINI, which was the first Hindi film to touch the Rs 100 cr nett mark in India. Aamir followed it up with mega-blockbuster 3 IDIOTS, while Salman had a hat trick of blockbusters in DABANGG, READY and BODYGUARD. Now SRK's RA.ONE has only made us realize that the business of Hindi films is growing rapidly and what was a distant dream or perhaps, unimaginable -- touching the Rs 100 cr mark -- is very much in sight in the 5-day opening weekend itself. Sure, BODYGUARD and RA.ONE have not been able to attain the figure [Rs 100 cr] in 5 days, but don't be surprised if the forthcoming biggies manage the feat in the near future. If there's any other actor who comes close to the three Khans, it is Ajay Devgn, who has two films in the 100 cr Club -- GOLMAAL 3 and SINGHAM.
The word of mouth for RA.ONE is extremely mixed. In fact, it's extreme -- people are either loving it or hating it. But what's new? Prior to RA.ONE, the reports of SINGHAM and also BODYGUARD were extremely mixed. Worse, the critics were harsh on these two films as well, but that didn't stop the audience from giving their mandate, embracing the films whole-heartedly. The business of these two films bears testimony to this fact. But what goes against RA.ONE is the negativity, which may hamper its business in the second weekend.

Now let's look at the economics of the film:- The cost, including P & A, is Rs 135 cr. Now let's look at the recoveries:- * Satellite rights [Hindi, Tamil, Telugu] + Audio rights + Home Video - Rs 50 cr. * U.K. Government subsidy - Rs 15 cr to Rs 25 cr

Which means, the recoveries from the above-mentioned rights is Rs 75 cr. The balance amount -- Rs 60 cr -- has to be recovered from India and Overseas theatrical.
In view of the fact that RA.ONE has collected Rs 92 cr in its opening weekend [all languages] in India alone, the distributors' share works out to approx Rs 50 cr. Mind you, I am not looking at the revenue RA.ONE has generated from Overseas. I am looking at the business from India right now. Which means, a big chunk of the investment should be recovered from India itself. And if one were to add the revenue generated from Overseas, RA.ONE is already in profits.
Those asking whether RA.ONE would be able to touch/surpass the business of 3 IDIOTS in India [Rs 202 cr nett], let me make it very clear. It won't! Let's face it, the word of mouth for 3 IDIOTS was unanimously superb, while the response to RA.ONE tilts more towards the negative side. But it would be interesting to see where RA.ONE eventually lands up at the end of the day.
As for Eros/Red Chillies, well, RA.ONE would ensure profits for sure, but when you attempt a film of this magnitude, you expect the profits to be in Rs 30 cr to Rs 40 cr range [or more, in the case of 3 IDIOTS and BODYGUARD specifically]. That might not be the case here!
                                                                                              courtesy- Bollywood Hungama

Salman Khan angry with Sonakshi Sinha

Sonakshi Sinha might still be basking under the financial success of Dabangg courtesy Salman Khan, but that doesn’t indicate the actress can’t take her own judgements. News has it that Salman Khan is great annoyed with Sonakshi Sinha for freely said that she isn’t a part of Salman Khan camp and would love to work along with Shahrukh Khan.

At a latest function, Sonakshi Sinha was asked by the press if she’d do a movie along with Shahrukh Khan thinking about that she was part of the Salman Khan camp. Sonakshi responded that acting along with Shahrukh would be a desire come true.Sonakshi also says that she wasn’t part of any camp and that she didn’t rely on the camp tradition. Sonakshi had added that she would like to work with great actors in Bollywood.
However, the damsel was fast to add that she would remain indepted to Salman Khan, for giving her a significant break in Bollywood. While every person understands about the competition between Salman and Shahrukh, Sonakshi has ditched Salman’s camp preferring SRK.